Spring Market Update for 78749 (Southwest Austin)
As we move into the spring market, activity in the 78749 zip code is starting to pick up. There are currently over 100 homes either active, under contract, pending, or closed recently, which is typical for this time of year as buyers begin re-entering the market after the winter slowdown. The average home in this dataset sits around 1,974 square feet and was built in the early 1990s, which reflects the established nature of the neighborhoods in this part of Southwest Austin.
The Spring Market Is Waking Up in South Austin
After the predictable lull of November, December, and January, things are starting to move again. The last few weeks we’ve seen an uptick in both new listings and homes going under contract. It happens every year, and yet every year people are surprised by it.
Real estate has a rhythm. South Austin especially.
There is always a seasonal slowdown during the holidays. People are traveling, focused on family, or just mentally checked out from making major life decisions. January usually carries that same energy. It’s cold by Austin standards, inventory feels light, and everyone is “waiting to see what happens.”